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Sourdough Tortillas are versatile and can be used in a variety of delicious ways.

Sourdough tortillas are a flatbread made using active or discard sourdough starter as the leavening agent instead of commercial yeast. The sourdough starter gives the tortillas a distinctive tangy flavor and can improve their texture and digestibility.

They are a delicious, artisanal alternative to traditional flour tortillas and are popular among sourdough enthusiasts or those seeking a more flavorful bread product.

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Key Features of Sourdough Tortillas

Flavor: A subtle tang or sourness from the fermentation process.
Texture: Often softer and more pliable, with a slightly chewy consistency.
Preparation: The dough is made by mixing flour, water, salt, oil and sourdough starter, then allowing it to ferment for several hours or overnight before rolling out and cooking on a griddle or skillet.

Benefits of Sourdough Tortillas

Enhanced flavor complexity.
Potentially better digestibility due to fermentation breaking down gluten and other components.
Natural leavening without commercial yeast.

Some Popular Uses

These are just a few ideas—flour tortillas can be adapted for many creative recipes!

Cheese Crisps: Crisp a bit in the oven, top with shredded cheese and bake until cheese is melted.
Tacos: Fill with meats, beans, vegetables, and toppings for quick and tasty tacos.
Quesadillas: Fill with cheese and other ingredients, then grill or pan-fry until crispy.
Fajitas: Use as a wrap for grilled meats and sautéed peppers and onions.
Enchiladas: Roll filled tortillas with sauce and cheese, then bake.
Breakfast Wraps: Fill with eggs, bacon, sausage, or veggies for a hearty breakfast.
Chimichangas: Deep-fry folded tortillas filled with meat and beans for a crunchy treat.
Pizza: Use as a base for mini pizzas—spread with sauce, cheese, and toppings, then bake.
Dessert Wraps: Fill with sweet ingredients like Nutella, fruit, or cinnamon sugar, then roll up and enjoy.
Tostadas: Cut into smaller pieces, fry or bake until crispy, then top with beans, cheese, and toppings.
Pinwheels: Spread with fillings like cream cheese, ham, or spinach, roll up, and slice into pinwheels.
Bread Substitute: Use as a quick flatbread for dips or accompaniments.
Cinnamon/Sugar Chips: Cut into triangles, coat with cinnamon sugar mixture, and bake until crispy.
Tortilla Chips: Cut into triangles, bake or deep fry until crispy, and serve with dips.